Social Worker - Westside Lodge (Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre)

westernhea

2 months ago

Footscray, VictoriaPart TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Western Health as a Social Worker - Westside Lodge (Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide case management and counselling and also use their skill and expertise within their scope of practic.

provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediat.

Requirements

to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Benefits & Compensation

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Linda Kelly on 03 8345 4010. Western Health is an

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Western Health as a Social Worker - Westside Lodge (Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre).

Key Skills

Case ManagementCounsellingDual Diagnosis RehabilitationSubstance Use IssuesMental Health IssuesClient Centred ApproachRecovery Oriented PracticeDischarge PlanningAssertive Linkages

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Westside Lodge (Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre) at westernhea a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at westernhea is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Footscray, Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Counselling, Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation, Substance Use Issues, Mental Health Issues, Client Centred Approach, Recovery Oriented Practice, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide case management and counselling services to adults experiencing dual diagnoses of substance use and mental health issues within a residential rehabilitation setting. This role also involves using expertise to establish assertive linkages for clients to ensure they rece...

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Health and Wellbeing Programs, Flexible Work Arrangements, Scholarships and Grants, Learning and Development, Mentorship and Career Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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